Pets rely on their paws to stay active and healthy. The paw pads are generally up to the challenge, but accidents such as cuts, burns, scrapes and other abrasions are bound to happen. The risk is even higher for puppies, whose paws are especially tender. Pet parents can follow these tips to treat paw ailments… Read More

A cat’s coat is its fur and pride – felines spend hours every day grooming themselves. Some common illnesses in cats can cause painful or unpleasant symptoms that result in fur loss, changes in fur texture, or dandruff. Here’s a quick guide to abnormal coat symptoms in cats and their potential causes. Cat Hair Loss… Read More

If you’re a pet parent with a cat, hairballs are the bane of your existence. These icky regurgitated wads are unsightly and just plain gross. Some cats are more sensitive or prone to developing hairballs than others. There are several ways you can treat and prevent this condition. Here are the facts about hairballs. Causes… Read More

Kittens are known for making the world their playground. It’s important to make their environment safe and remove any potential hazards. However, accidents do happen; those involving electrical cords are more common than you’d think. Causes Chewing or clawing at electrical cords can cause the plastic coating to wear or fray, leaving a live exposed… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on April 10, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM It’s official: the majority of dogs and cats in the United States are fat. Well, overweight or obese that is; the distinction lies in the amount of excess body fat. If a pet’s weight is at least 20% higher than ideal, an official diagnosis… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 6, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Cats live on their paws – they’re a cat’s most valuable tool, used to jump, pounce and play. With all this wear and tear, it’s no wonder paws sometimes get worn a little too thin. Scrapes on the delicate pads of cats’ paws are painful and… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 11, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Kittens are prone to all sorts of injuries, but their growing bodies are especially vulnerable. Soft tissue injuries include bruises, strains, and sprains to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the bones and joints. These types of injuries are common in kittens and young… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 25th, 2020, Zac Pilossoph, Fear-Free Certified DVM, CAVM  One of the most common conditions our kitten companions will often incur is various types of bite wounds. The classic situation is you may come across a wound on your cat that is the result of a bite from another animal, such… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on June 15, 2020 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Causes of Cat Ear Mites Attracted by the dark, moist environment inside a cat’s ears, mites can take up residence when a pet comes in contact with another animal who is infected. Ear mites in cats are highly contagious; if one feline has them,… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on May 11, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM One of the most important parts of the body, the spinal cord, attaches directly to the brain. Injury to the spinal cord can affect motor control and brain function. There are many obvious neurological symptoms of spinal cord injury – seek immediate emergency veterinary… Read More

Key Takeaways Bugs the cat had mysterious symptoms for months but it kept getting misdiagnosed. Finally, she was diagnosed with feline herpes virus, which is most commonly spread through cats’ eye and nasal discharge from other cats. The main symptoms are recurring respiratory infections, marked by sneezing, eye and nose discharge, fever, lethargy, and loss… Read More